Imam Baqer (as): A Perfect Example of Behavior and Moral Aspects

Imam Baqer (a.s) : was the great grandson of imam ali ibne abi talib (a.s)

One day a man came to Imam Baqer (as), fifth Imam of the Shiites and asked him a very interesting question.

Man: Please tell me if how much power has Allah (SWT) given to us human beings? Is it that Allah (SWT) has given us absolute power, no power at all or limited power?

Imam Baqer (as): Please stand up. The man stands up. Now keep your one foot in the air. He does that.

Imam Baqer (as): Now keep your other foot in air.

Man: I cannot do that. I will fall down.

Imam Baqer (as): Allah (SWT) has given you this much power. You are not given the complete power and you are not made powerless either.

imam baqer (a.s) : a momin (a believer in a divine law) is the brother of another momin

Imam Baqer (as), fifth Imam of the Shiites related: Once, a group of Muslims had set off on a journey, but in the course of their travel, they lost their way. Their supplies were soon exhausted and they were overcome by intense thirst.

With no water in sight and imagining their end to be near, they put on their shrouds and sat down, resting themselves against the trees.

Suddenly, an old man in white apparels approached them and said: "Arise, for you have nothing to fear. Here is some water for you."

They scrambled for the water and drank to their fill after which, turning to the old man, they said, "May Allah (SWT) have mercy upon you! Who are you?"

"I belong to the Jinn community, who had pledged allegiance to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw). I had heard the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) say: A Momin (believer in the Divine Law) is the Brother of another Momin (believer in the Divine Law). He is his eyes and his guide (too). I could not allow you to die of thirst, while I was here."

Note: 5th Imam, Imam Mohammad Ibn Ali (pbuh) received the title of Baqir (Splitter of knowledge) due to his ample knowledge of Deen and his enthusiasm to teach to other people.

Imam Jaffar as Sadiq (AS) said: A believer is the brother and guide of another believer. He does not betray or oppress him, nor does he ever cheat his brother. A believer never breaks his promise.

"Be truthful and righteous. A truthful and righteous man is a partner in the wealth of others".

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May Allah hasten the re appearance of our 12th Imam, Imam Mehdi, and we pray to Allah to give us the faith to be alongside the Imam when he establishes justice in the world...


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